East Texas chambers join effort to urge state policymakers to strengthen funding for community colleges
“Industries across our region — and indeed the entire country — are struggling to find skilled, qualified labor,” said Kelly Hall, President and CEO of the Longview Chamber. “That’s why the work of the ongoing Texas Commission on Community College Finance is vital to the future of East Texas.” Source Link CPA Take: By increasing […]
Business groups call for Texas to step up support for community colleges
“Texas needs to step up its support for community colleges and technical schools to build a pool of skilled workers and maintain a competitive workforce, according to a new report from statewide and local business development groups”. Source Link CPA TAKE Erica Greider of the Houston Chronicle outlined initiatives (the full article can be found here) aimed at […]
2022 Innovation & Technology Forum
The House IT Caucus promotes sound policy ideas in a vital arena. CPA is pleased to support the Caucus under the able leadership of Rep. Capriglione.
Craddick: Look to Texas, not Saudi Arabia to solve energy crisis
“It’s clear that instead of supporting American energy production that promotes high-paying American jobs and relieves worried American families, [President] Biden is focusing his efforts on placating Saudi Arabia, the de facto leader of OPEC. This represents an egregious lack of common-sense leadership.” Source Link CPA Take: Commissioner Craddick is a sharp state leader. She’s […]
Dallas initiative aims to boost health care, tech worker pipeline
“Industry and area leaders want to strengthen the city’s talent pipeline and expand access to some of the most in-demand jobs — those in health care and technology. Dallas Thrives, first launched in 2020 by the Commit Partnership and the Dallas Regional Chamber, aims to double the number of young adults earning a living wage […]
Nevada readies federal funds to fight opioid addiction (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
“Nevada governments are planning to expand opioid treatment and addiction prevention services as they begin to receive the first allocations of money from settlements the state made with drug manufacturers.“ Source Link CPA Take: The opioid crisis remains ongoing despite attempts to abate it and legal action to recoup costs associated with the plague. CDC’s […]
California Power Problems Hit Texas
“Manufacturers also reported curtailing production owing to grid strains and surging prices. Toyota said Thursday it scaled back production at its San Antonio plant. Reuters reported that Toyota is considering stopping production most days before 2 p.m.—when demand for power increases—and shortening night shifts through mid-August.” Source Link CPA Take: Texas should maintain an “all-of-the-above” […]
Florida’s private school enrollment eclipses 400,000 students
“The Florida Department of Education reports that private school enrollment increased by over 50,000 students, pushing enrollment in private schools to its highest level in 30 years.” Source Link CPA Take: While most students will always get their education in zoned public schools, private schools are a good option for some because campus enrollment tends […]
Who’s advising Abbott on budget, policy stuff? John Colyandro, for one
More than a year ago, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, the Republican heir apparent for governor, started posting policy positions on his website and rolling out parts of his policy agenda in speeches. Who was helping him? To assist in shaping his budget and other policies, Abbott hired a policy staff of four full-time employees. […]
Abbott continues push to end patchwork of local regulations in Texas
FORT WORTH Gov. Greg Abbott has long said he’s tired of the patchwork of local regulations that stretch across Texas, allowing different rules in different cities to govern everything from plastic bags to fracking. The governor’s push is strongly opposed by city and county governments statewide who consider it an attack on local control, but […]